title: Transition to an electronic professional nurse portfolio: part I.
abstract: This column describes the background and purpose for a professional portfolio that showcases accomplishments supporting professional goals, scholarship, service, and competency in one's professional nursing practice. Part II will review the benefits, options, and issues to consider when developing a professional portfolio online.
authors.affiliation: Wegman's School of Nursing, St. John Fisher College, Rochester, NY, USA. cmsmith@sjfc.edu
authors.forename: Charlene M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: Katie
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: McDonald
mesh_terms: D003406:Credentialing; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D009729:Nursing; D011996:Records; D014481:United States